Roberto Firmino Joins Al-Ahli: Boosting Saudi Arabian Football

Brazilian striker Roberto Firmino has officially joined Saudi Arabia’s Pro League team, Al-Ahli, in a significant transfer.

The 31-year-old forward finalized a three-year contract with Al-Ahli as a free agent following the expiration of his deal with Liverpool at the conclusion of the previous season.

This move is expected to strengthen Al-Ahli’s squad and generate increased excitement within Saudi Arabian football.

During his successful eight-year tenure with Liverpool, Firmino achieved remarkable success, clinching every major club title.

Since his arrival from Hoffenheim in 2015, he scored an impressive tally of 111 goals in 362 games for Liverpool.

Al-Ahli’s signing of Firmino aligns with Saudi Arabia’s strategy to raise the profile of its league, as the country’s affluent kingdom aims to attract top-tier soccer talents.

Al-Ahli, based in Jeddah, is among the four teams recently acquired by the country’s sovereign wealth Public Investment Fund.

Firmino’s departure from Liverpool reflects a trend where prominent footballers opt for high-profile transfers to Saudi Arabian clubs. Notably, Senegalese goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, who recently departed Chelsea, also joined Al-Ahli.

In recent times, various teams in the Saudi Pro League have secured notable signings, including Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kante, Kalidou Koulibaly, and Marcelo Brozovic. Cristiano Ronaldo initiated this trend when he joined Al-Nassr in January.

These acquisitions of renowned players aim to elevate the competitiveness and global recognition of the Saudi Arabian football league.

Firmino’s accomplishments at Liverpool encompass winning the Champions League, Premier League, FA Cup, English League Cup, Club World Cup, and European Super Cup. Additionally, he claimed the Copa America title with Brazil in 2019.

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